---
title: "RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF IX9 FRANKING MACHINE"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST"
published: "2025-12-29"
---

# RENTAL & SERVICE MAINTENANCE OF IX9 FRANKING MACHINE

Buyer: HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee.json)

## Summary

The procurement process led by Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust focused on the "Rental & Service Maintenance of IX9 Franking Machine" and falls under the industry category of postage-franking machines with additional repair and maintenance services. Situated in Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom, this tender reached the award stage on 29th December 2025, after the tender period ended on 22nd December 2025. This selective procurement was conducted as a call-off from the framework agreement CCS RM6280 - Postal Services and Solutions, Lot 1. The contract, valued at £31,064, will run from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2032.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies like Twofold Ltd, who were awarded the contract. Businesses involved in mailroom equipment, postage systems, and those capable of providing maintenance and servicing can find profitable engagements with similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) especially have an opportunity to compete in this sector. Companies looking to expand their services within NHS frameworks or seeking long-term contracts will find such opportunities highly beneficial.

## Notice

This notice is being posted to inform of an award of contract to Twofold Ltd for the Rental & Service Maintenance of a franking machine utilising the Crown Commercial Services framework number CCS RM6280 - POSTAL SERVICESAND SOLUTIONS, Lot 1 - Franking Machines, Mailroom Equipment and Associated Consumables.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fb371f-cbc8-4d58-9439-c89c97255831 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2032 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,064 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,064 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | HULL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST |
| Locality | COTTINGHAM |
| Post town | Hull |
| Postcode | HU3 2JZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE11 Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Local authority | Kingston upon Hull, City of |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Kingston upon Hull North and Cottingham |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TWOFOLD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 30144100 - Postage-franking machines
- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 10:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fb371f-cbc8-4d58-9439-c89c97255831

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/93fb371f-cbc8-4d58-9439-c89c97255831
  29th December 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-9ce06ba7-3877-4248-9a48-0f3330a11eee.json.